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6:50 pm Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Preservation Committee, Land Steward Directors, Housing Partnership, Tree Committee, Land Management, Land Acquisition, etc. Ms. Mullins stated that MassPort will be filing a new Notice of Intent and 5 year VMP based on a recent obstruction analysis at Hanscom Field civilian airport. The Commission discussed the next steps for the issues of tree cutting at Parker Meadow with Mr. Louis Postel. Mr. Postel stated that he met with the stewards and went over the property at Parker Meadow. He commented that the reason for his tree cutting was to help, but he now realizes that he needs approval to do so as it is Town owned property and Conservation Land. Mr. Postel has already made a few plantings in the area and told the Commission that there is enormous potential for more plantings in the area. Mr. Kennedy commented that a significant amount of remediation needs to be done in order to compensate for the damage that has been done in Parker Meadow as a result of these tree cuttings. Mr. Wolk explained that the area should not be restored to resemble a park and reminded Mr. Postel that it is Conservation Land. Ms. Mullins asked if Mr. Postel understood that the tree cutting had to cease and plantings need to be made as a result of losing trees. The Commission discussed a need for a tree expert to visit the site. 8:12 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting on January 28, 2014, 5-0 in favor. HEARINGS 7:38 pm Hearing – Robinson Road, NOI DEP# 201-926, BL 886 Applicant: Town of Lexington Roadway improvements within the 100-ft Buffer Zone and/or any resource areas on Robinson Rd Present for the Applicant: Mike Flamang, Town of Lexington Engineering, Matt Crowley and Phil Paradis, Beta Group, Inc. Mr. Crowley explained the purpose of the roadway improvements which is to improve transportation and pedestrian safety. Mr. Crowley stated that the road will be widened and 1,600 square feet of impervious surface will be added in the area. The disturbed areas will be seeded and restored. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Hamilton asked who delineated the wetland and if any data sheets were submitted. He stated the Commission will not be able to approve the wetland line without these documents. Mr. Langseth asked the width of the road. Mr. Crowley replied that the road would be 18’ wide. Mr. Langseth inquired about the locations and functions of the catch basins, as well as where the overflow would be sent. Mr. Crowley commented that the turn near Grove Street would be widened and Hennessey Field would be protected with erosion controls. Chris Ward of 15 Robinson Road voiced his concerns regarding flooding in the area.